Job Details for 2192 - EO Forensic Clinical Psychologist

Job Description

FLSA STATUS: ExemptGRADE: 314

POSITION
SUMMARYUnder general direction; performs work of considerable difficulty
in planning, directing and implementing clinical psychological service programs
for court ordered clients; performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASSAn employee of this class is
responsible for the overall implementation of forensic clinical psychological
programs from the developmental stages through the evaluation stages;
supervision is exercised of interns and/or clinical personnel. Work is
performed under the general direction of the Director of Probation and Court
Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe list of
duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive
listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by positions in this
class.

• Completes court-ordered forensic psychological evaluations
of adult defendants, minor respondents, parents and/or adult caretakers•
Administers comprehensive psychological testing on referral from the Court• Independently provides the Court with written reports and clinical summaries
including relevant opinions and recommendations• Provides clinical
opinion for competency to stand trial, insanity examination, fitness for
sentencing, certification for involuntary psychiatric hospitalization,
emotional, cognitive, intellectual functioning• Ability to understand
and waive Miranda, transfer of minors to adult jurisdiction• Parental
rights/custody, and treatment/placement/service recommendations•
Provides direct in-court expert testimony as required• Provides clinical
assistance to Probation Officers regarding case assignment• Provides
clinical supervision of interns and/or staff as assigned• Consults with
court staff and agencies of the Court• Confers with other clinical staff
to coordinate activities and responsibilities• Participates in the
Department’s training program and initiatives• Represents the Department
on committees, task forces, etc• Monitors case assignments, scheduling
and timeliness of case completion• Maintains confidential records of
required individuals• Reviews and approves written documents to be sent
to the Court• Serves as liaison to the Court, court agencies and other
Divisions within the Department• Maintains adequate psychological tests
and related materials• Participates in the recruitment, selection,
orientation and training of staff• Maintains regular attendance and
punctuality

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Adjusts
work assignments and schedules in the event of an emergency to participate in
emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities as assigned.•
Depending on assignment may maintain required emergency management training,
licensure and/or certifications.• Performs related duties as required or
assigned within job classification.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge of:• Principles and practices of Clinical Psychology
to include personality development and of the factors which contribute to
mental, emotional and social maladjustments and deficiencies•
Psychological tests and measurements• Illinois Criminal Code, Juvenile
Court Act, Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. • Current office practices, procedures and equipment• County policies
and procedures• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules,
regulations, codes, and/or statutes• Management and leadership
principles

Ability
to:• Manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously•
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department and
division staff, other departments and others, such as vendors•
Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers,
supervisor, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey
information and to receive work direction • Ensure compliance with
applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations and statutory
requirements• Convey excellent oral and written communication•
Work effectively under stress• Maintain confidentiality

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone

EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCECompletion of a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an accredited university
or professional school and five years of responsible experience as a licensed
Clinical Psychologist or, an equivalent combination of education and
experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
such as those listed above.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to
10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including
the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are
sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other
sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

Position is typically office or
administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental
conditions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Licensure as
a Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois is required.